70.025 BF1692 - Lesser Cream Wave - Geometridae - Scopula immutata

70.025 BF1692 - Geometridae - Scopula immutata - Lesser Cream Wave

Adult Macro: CAT 4 - Dissection required -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Similar to Cream Wave, but smaller with less pointed forewing tip. Often shows central black spots on each wing, with the strongest marked in the hind wing.

Distribution: (Last record: 12/07/2023 at Belper ) - Current status uncertain but thought to be uncommon and locally distributed at low density in old woodland of central Derbyshire.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing – June – August

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - flies from dusk, into the night.

Photographed: No - Photographed By: Not Recorded

Wingspan: 24-27mm
Forewing: 12-13mm

Food Plant: Meadowsweet, Common Valerian.

Last Recorded Date: 12/07/2023

Last Recorded By: Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area: Belper

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